We do have an area on our website where you can list items you want to sell. If you look under resources on AbberlyPlace.com, you will see a drop down screen that will say Community Bulletin Board. From here you can list items that you are wanting to selling (including us…we have some fantastic pieces that we have removed from our models that are practically brand new).

There is a place where you can post job opportunities, events through the area, etc. It is free and we will publicize the items for you. Take advantage of this service we offer. We want to make sure that we are constantly working on things that will make life easier for you. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let us know.

Abberly Place Apartments June 2014 Newsletter

Welcome Summer!

June 21st is the first day of summer! We are looking forward to a beautiful and fun summer. Whether you are going on vacation, cooking out, hanging out by the pool, or just enjoying the sunshine, we hope that each of you enjoy your summer!

Going on Vacation?

Are you planning that vacation this summer that you have been dreaming of….we hope you enjoy where ever your heart takes you! Don’t forget to alert the post office to hold your mail during that long trip. You can go by the Garner Post Office and fill out a hold form or go to the website, holdmail.usps.com. Have fun!

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is June 15th. We would like to wish all of the Abberly Place Father’s a very Happy Father’s Day! We hope that your day is full of love!

History on the month of June

June is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian Calendars and one of the four months with a length of 30 days.

June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere the shortest daylight hours of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.

June in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to December in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.

In the Northern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological summer is 1 June. In the Southern hemisphere, the beginning of the meteorological winter is 1 June.

Save Money on Your Water Bill

We have noticed that some folks have not been following the rules when it comes to our amenities. You are only allowed 2 guests per apartment when using the amenities. This does not mean it is ok to bring 1 extra person to the pool or the gym, you are only allowed 2 guests.

Also, please keep in mind that we do not allow baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, and things of this nature in the Resident Activity.

As the weather gets warmer, people tend to plan more events and parties, but please make sure that you do not plan on having a party here because it is not allowed. We are taking this very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact our office.

Water conservation is important during the summer months and can really help you manage your water bill.

We wanted to give you some quick and easy steps to save water during summer peak season.

Not home a lot? Wait until your dishwasher is completely full before running it. You can do the same with laundry; try not to do many different loads, wait until you have a full load before washing, this saves on water as well.

We all love those nice big garden style tubs, but try limiting yourself to indulging in that long soak just once a week instead of daily. Take quick showers instead.

Also, did you know while brushing your teeth and leaving the water running, you allow an average of 7 gallons of water to be wasted each time?

Try turning the water off while you brush. You could save an average of 434 gallons of water a month!!

Try these tips and you will be pleasantly surprised when you get the next bill.

Please Follow The Rules!

We have noticed that some folks have not been following the rules when it comes to our amenities. You are only allowed 2 guests per apartment when using the amenities. This does not mean it is ok to bring 1 extra person to the pool or the gym, you are only allowed 2 guests.

Also, please keep in mind that we do not allow baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, and things of this nature in the Resident Activity.

As the weather gets warmer, people tend to plan more events and parties, but please make sure that you do not plan on having a party here because it is not allowed. We are taking this very seriously. If you have any questions or concerns about this, please contact our office.

Valet Trash Service

Abberly Place is looking into offering valet trash pick up for our residents. The company that would be providing this service for us would pick up your trash 2-3 times a week.

They will also provide a very nice looking container for your trash to go in. We will offer this at a very reasonable rate. We are not requiring everyone to have this service… we are just trying to find out who would be interested in it.

We have to have enough people that are interested in this service in order for the company that is providing it to do it, because it has to be beneficial to them. If you are interested in this service, please email office at leasingoffice@abberlyplace.com We are looking forward to hearing your feedback!

Creamy Layered Fruit Sensation

At every party there seems to be a star at the dessert table—and this creamy layered fruit bowl mixed with vanilla pudding will be it.

RESERVE a few berries for garnish. Place half the cake cubes in 2-qt. glass bowl; top with layers of half each of the remaining berries and pudding mixture. Repeat layers. Refrigerate 2 hours. Top with remaining COOL WHIP and reserved berries just before serving.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Make Ahead
Dessert can be stored in refrigerator up to 6 hours before serving.

Substitute
Substitute a round casserole for the serving bowl.

Rent vs. Buying

How many times have you thought that a mortgage payment would be less than your rent at Abberly Place?

Few prospective homeowners truly appreciate how expensive annual maintenance on a house can be. On average, you should expect to spend 1% to 2% of your home’s value on maintenance costs each year. On a $200,000 home, that is $2,000 to $4,000 a year in maintenance.

And that does NOT include property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, home improvement, decorating or any additional landscaping that you decide to do. Home ownership also requires a different type of budgeting discipline. You need to be prepared for the unexpected such as replacing a water heater, a leaky roof, a broken AC/heater, etc.

As a resident of Abberly Place, you have the convenience of knowing exactly what your monthly housing will cost. Our excellent Service Team will take care of your maintenance needs!

Air Filter Changes

The Service Team will be changing air filters in the following buildings during the month of June; Please make a note for yourselves if your building is on the list above. We ask that you kennel or secure all pets and please disarm alarm systems for that day.

We change your air filters so that your heating/air conditioning unit works more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation.

Breezeway Pressure Washing

Our Service Team will be pressure washing the following buildings during the month of April. Please take note if your building is on the list. We ask that you remove anything outside your front door area and to place a towel on the floor inside your front door to prevent water from coming in. Thank you.

Mobile Car Detailing Company

We have a local company that is willing to come to Abberly Place and detail your car for you. They provide outstanding service and will be uniformed while cleaning your vehicles. They are very professional and come highly recommended. They have different levels of services that they can provide to you.

They would come here to Abberly Place, so you would not even have to leave the community…how awesome is that. We are trying to see who would be interested in this service

You would pay the detailing company directly, so this is not a fee that would be associated with rent or with Abberly Place. Please email our office at leasingoffice@abberlyplace.com if you are interested in this service.